Johnson Outboard Motor

[chinewalker]

Another area to check – I’ve come across a few of those 5.5s over the years that looked great on the outside, and turned over with a pull of the cord. BUT, they had a hole in the block where one of the connecting rods tried to escape, often due to someone believing they could run modern 50:1 mix in their old motor. Make sure you get TWO thumps every time the flywheel spins.

[Mumbles]

Like this guy taught us, these motors run on a 16:1 gas/oil mix. Not 24:1 or 50:1.

[crosbyman]

funny… Einstien… ” Creativity is more important than intelligence ”

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[crosbyman]

btw impellers are a bit tricky but doable 5.5 and 7.5 need to have the powerhead removed … not really a big deal

just don’t loose the parts on top of the driveshaft (seal …..seal plate carbon seal spring etc… (see picture of similar parts on the 7.5hp )

base gasket under the powerhead may…. need to be replaced if damaged… work slowly & carefully base gaskets are available

https://www.vintageoutboard.com/collections/johnson-evinrude-gaskets?page=2

make certain to get the proper one for your 5.5 based on model number (shapes differ based on year of manuf.)

see pic. ex: of base gasket for the 6hp 6r74

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY2HrEdp5vg

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[crosbyman]

this the one on powerhead removal….

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVOedhzPP7M

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